Marché Central, Montréal Real Estate Listings

This neighbourhood enables home buyers to move around by various modes of transportation. A majority of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are reasonably well-suited for those who travel by foot; most daily needs can be carried out without having to resort to a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. On the other hand, this part of Montréal is not especially conducive to bicycling as. Nonetheless, a few bicycling-friendly areas exist, there are few elevation changes to challenge bike riders, and Marché Central features a reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Marché Central is very transit friendly thanks to Gare Chabanel with access to the SJ | 12 - Saint-Jérôme, and a few nearby bus lines. The favoured mode of transportation in this part of Montréal is usually a car. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine, and it is convenient to park.

In Marché Central, families will typically be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. With regards to food, it is usually feasible for property owners in this area to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot.

Marché Central offers a great variety of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant ambience. To be more precise, there are a few parks close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-spread out, making it very easy to reach them from the majority of locations within this part of the city. At the same time, few tree-lined streets are around. This area is a very good neighbourhood for those who don't mind a bit of noise, since traffic during rush hour can occasionally be loud, although there are still several quieter pockets.

About one third of homes in Marché Central were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 60% of dwellings in this neighbourhood, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and duplexes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.